Opening and Maintenance of Boys and Girls Hostels

About This Scheme

The scheme "Opening and Maintenance of Boys and Girls Hostels” by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, provides boarding/lodging and hostel facilities to the Scheduled Caste students in pursuance of their education and to dissuade dropping of education at school and college level.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste. 1. The applicant should be a Student. 1. The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than 5 years. 1. For Other Economically Backward Classes, the Income of the parent/guardian should not exceed ₹ 75,000/-. 1. The Parent/Guardian of the applicant should not be living within a radius of 5 km from the hostel.

Benefits

- Free Lodging. - Free Boarding. - Cash Payment in Lieu of 2 Pairs of Clothing. - Conveyance Charges for 6 Times (3 Down and 3 Up) in a Year.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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